Ye Shu had a dream.

In his dream, it was raining heavily, and he was holding a boy who was smaller and thinner than him.

The water that seeped through the roof formed puddles on the ground. Outside the window, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled. Every time there was a boom, the boy in his arms would tremble.

"So timid."

Ye Shu smiled and gently rubbed the boy's cold fingers and cheeks. "A Yuan will be the emperor in the future. There is no emperor in this world who is afraid of thunder."

The boy raised his head, revealing a pair of bright eyes. "… Can't an emperor be afraid of something?"

"Of course not."

Ye Shu said, "As an emperor, you have to be strong in order to make the country strong and the people submit to you.

Any trace of timidity or fear will become a fatal weakness. "

The boy stared blankly at Ye Shu. A sudden clap of thunder exploded in the sky, and the boy quickly shrank back.

"Then … I'll be afraid just this once." The boy grabbed Ye Shu's clothes tightly and said in a muffled voice, "This is the last time."

Ye Shu smiled and hugged the boy tightly.

The scene changed, and the clouds broke and the sun rose.

Ye Shu leaned on the side of the winding corridor, drowsy from the warm sunlight.

"I'm so busy with all the trivial matters of the coronation ceremony, but you're hiding here and relaxing." The clear voice of a young man sounded. Ye Shu narrowed his eyes and saw a figure walking towards him from a distance.

The young man was tall and straight. His handsome eyebrows were slightly furrowed, but he was still very good-looking.

Ye Shu grinned. "You're shouting about trivial matters of the coronation ceremony. Be careful not to let those old fogeys hear you."

The young man didn't answer and slowly walked to Ye Shu's side.

"I asked you earlier what position you wanted." The young man stood beside Ye Shu, his tall figure blocking most of the sunlight. "Have you thought about it?"

Ye Shu asked, "Is it really okay to do anything?"

"An emperor doesn't joke."

Ye Shu was silent for a long time.

No one knew what he was thinking in this silence. After a long time, he slowly said, "The position of Left Prime Minister is vacant. Is Your Majesty willing to give it to me?"

A hint of surprise flashed across the young man's eyes.

After a while, the young man smiled. "Of course."

Under the bright red palace wall, two young men walked away side by side.

"I thought you would ask for a noble title and enjoy life."

"Who asked me to have a hard life?" Ye Shu hooked his arm around the young man's neck and smiled. "I have to help His Majesty unify the world."

"You said it yourself. It's a deal."

"Alright, it's a deal."

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When Ye Shu woke up, the morning sun was still shining.

When he opened his eyes, he was met with an extremely handsome face.

Jin Wang was still sleeping soundly. His eyelashes drooped down, covering his sharp and narrow eyes.

His brows were slightly furrowed, leaving behind a faint trace.

The A Yuan in her dream was him.

The monarch of Changlu, surnamed Jin, given name Wang, courtesy name Lingyuan.

This was the first time Ye Shu dreamed of the past since he transmigrated.

His memories of the original owner's past were very vague. Most of the information he knew came from books or fragments of memories.

For example, today's dream … …

It seemed like this tyrant used to be a soft and coquettish little dumpling.

Why did he become more and more like a dog after three years as the emperor?

"What are you thinking about?" someone asked softly by his ear.

Ye Shu didn't even think and casually replied, "I'm thinking about why you are so — —"

The word "dog" was about to leave his mouth when Ye Shu met Jin Wang's gaze and immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

Ye Shu laughed dryly. "Good morning, Your Majesty."

"Good morning."

Jin Wang's voice was low and hoarse, causing Ye Shu's ears to tingle. "Beloved minister, what did you say you were thinking about?"

"I was thinking … …"

Ye Shu's eyes turned and he quickly thought of an idea. "I was thinking about why Your Majesty is so talented. This subject is shocked and has a whole new level of respect for you!"

Jin Wang: "?"

Ye Shu's tone was sincere. "Last night, Your Majesty was so majestic and heroic. This subject has never had such an experience in my life. It was really … … really … …"

"You didn't feel anything at all?" Jin Wang was expressionless. "I didn't touch you last night. Don't make it up."

Ye Shu: "… … Ah?"

He lowered his head and saw that the two of them were dressed neatly and their bodies were normal. It didn't look like they had done it.

Didn't they agree to let him serve him in bed?

To think that he had spent so much time in the bathtub!

Was this dog emperor impotent???

If Jin Wang knew that he was a thief crying thief in his heart, he would definitely be severely punished.

Last night, Jin Wang had been so pleased with himself that he had released too much incense.

But he had forgotten that the person in front of him was someone who fell asleep after drinking a cup of wine and fainted after smelling the incense.

Sleeping was one thing, but holding his thing to sleep was another. He couldn't pull it out even if he wanted to.

This was the first time that the dignified monarch of Changlu was held by someone while sleeping. Moreover, it was held for most of the night. It caused him to be energized for a while and then calm down for a while. He almost couldn't take it anymore.

Jin Wang got angry when he thought of this. He snorted and lifted the muslin curtain to get up.

Ye Shu poked his head out. "Then what Your Majesty promised … …"

"Promised?" Jin Wang looked back. "What did I promise you?"

"A cat … …"

You still have the face to mention a cat.

Jin Wang coldly said, "No."

"Your Majesty … …"

"No, don't even think about it."

"How can you be like this?"

Ye Shu knelt on the bed and said unhappily, "Didn't we agree yesterday that as long as I agreed … … you would let me go home?

A monarch doesn't go back on his word. How can you go back on your word? "

Who was the one who went back on his word?

I didn't touch you.

Jin Wang couldn't be bothered with him. Ye Shu got off the bed on his knees and chased after him barefoot on the soft carpet. "Your Majesty, just promise me.

I just want to go back and take a look. I won't do anything else. "

"I beg you … … A Yuan."

Jin Wang paused in his actions of fastening the toggle-and-loop buckle.

Ye Shu took the opportunity to turn around and eagerly helped him dress.

Jin Wang looked at him without saying a word. Ye Shu dressed him neatly and looked up to meet his gaze.

The two looked at each other for a while. Jin Wang suddenly grabbed Ye Shu's chin and smiled. "I haven't heard you call me that for many years. It seems that you really want to go back."

His smile was gentle but dangerous. Ye Shu felt his scalp go numb.

What was going on? Didn't the original owner call him that before? Why was this tyrant … … angry???

Why was he so temperamental?

Jin Wang had learned martial arts before. He didn't hold back and squeezed Ye Shu until he felt pain.

Ye Shu felt the pain and frowned. "Your Majesty … …"

Jin Wang loosened his grip.

He used his fingertips to rub the red mark on Ye Shu's face. His voice was gentle. "Don't be afraid.

But … … I'll go with you. "

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The Ye Residence was located in the wealthiest district of the capital. Three years ago, the monarch had personally supervised its construction and named it Lin 'an Residence. It had a sense of tranquility in the midst of chaos.

Ye Xiang was very popular. The Ye Residence was the place where all the noble families and scholars in the capital came to seek refuge.

The entrance was as busy as a marketplace and the limelight was unparalleled.

But now, the entrance of the Ye Residence was sealed with a new seal. The inscribed board with the words "Ye Residence" was cut in half and carelessly thrown in front of the stone steps. It had already turned to dust.

Passersby didn't even dare to look at it for fear of being implicated.

Anyone who saw it couldn't help but sigh at the impermanence of the world.

… … Except for Ye Shu.

Ye Shu's heart didn't waver. He even wanted to hurry back to the palace.

Jin Wang held him tightly in his arms. His tone was very gentle. "My dear minister, where is the cat you mentioned?"

"… …" Ye Shu silently moved away, but was forcefully pulled back by Jin Wang. He lowered his head and obediently said, "It's usually here. Let's wait a little longer."

"Mm, let's wait."

The two of them had changed into civilian clothes. Jin Wang was dressed in black and had a black bone bamboo fan at his waist. He had the charm of a dissolute young master.

Ye Shu, on the other hand, was dressed in a green robe. He looked gentle and weak.

The back door of the Ye Residence led to a narrow alley. Few people passed by it and it was overgrown with weeds.

The two of them waited in the alley for a while. Finally, they heard a soft meow.

"Meow ~"

Ye Shu looked in the direction of the sound. A yellow and white kitten was squatting in the grass, revealing a pair of watery eyes.

Just as he was about to go forward, the kitten shrank back in fear.

Ye Shu thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, with you here, they won't dare to come out.

Can you … can you wait for me outside? "

Jin Wang didn't answer.

He lowered his eyes and looked at him. After a long time, he slowly nodded. "Okay, I'll wait for you in the carriage."

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the alley. Ye Shu watched as Jin Wang left and sighed silently.

At this moment, the kitten suddenly turned and ran into the depths of the alley.

Ye Shu hurriedly chased after it.

Not far from the back door of the Ye Residence, there was an abandoned courtyard.

Ye Shu chased the kitten into the courtyard. He saw the kitten squatting in the corner of a bush, meowing at him.

Ye Shu lifted the bush.

Inside was a litter of kittens that had just been born.

The kittens had just opened their eyes. Their fur was soft and sparse, and they were especially cute.

Ye Shu was so adorable that his heart trembled. Just as he was about to reach out and touch them, a strange sound suddenly came from the courtyard.

The door of the small house next to Ye Shu opened with a creak.

A damp and cold aura came from the door. Ye Shu looked up and frowned slightly.

He only hesitated for a moment, then got up and walked in.

The room was densely covered in cobwebs and filled with the smell of decay that had been sealed for a long time.

Ye Shu had just stepped into the room when he felt a gust of cold wind blow over.

The next moment, he felt a chill on his neck.

A sharp blade was pressed against his throat.

Ye Shu's eyelashes trembled slightly, but his voice was steady and calm. "You really are here."

"There's no other way. There are people hunting us everywhere outside. If we don't hide here, there's nowhere to hide." The voice came close to his ear, and the tall figure of a man appeared in front of him.

Ye Shu spread out his hands. "I didn't betray you."

The man behind him laughed in a low voice. "Ye Xiang, who should have been executed, is here. Do you think I'll believe that?"

Ye Shu was silent. He didn't think that he would be able to come back alive.

Who knows what that dog of an emperor is thinking every day.

Ye Shu said, "If I really did it, then the people here today would be the imperial guards."

"That's reasonable."

The grip on Ye Shu loosened. He turned around and saw the man slowly putting away the dagger.

The man standing behind him was extremely tall and had deep facial features. His eyes were shockingly bright in the darkness, as if he had some foreign bloodline.

Ye Shu had such a person in his memory.

The original owner's assassination was planned by cooperating with this person.

Xixia, Mu Jiuqing.

"Jin Wang is outside. Let's make this short." Ye Shu said. "I want to leave Changlu."

Unexpectedly, the man didn't ask any more questions. Instead, he nodded. "Okay, I'll take you with me, but you have to give me something in exchange."

Ye Shu asked, "What do you want?"

"The emperor of Changlu killed many of my subordinates, causing our many years of hard work to go to waste." The man stared at Ye Shu, his eyes dark.

"I want his life."